India approves 7,395.55-crore rural governance programme
India’s cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October for implementation from 2026–27 through 2030–31.
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India’s cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October for implementation from 2026–27 through 2030–31. The rural governance programme has an outlay of 7,395.55 crore rupees, split between a central contribution of 4,869.48 crore and a state contribution of 2,526.07 crore.
The programme will support elected representatives, local officials and other stakeholders across more than 2.55 lakh panchayats and traditional local bodies. It aims to strengthen participatory village development planning, digital accounting, audits and communication with residents.
States and union territories will submit annual action plans for appraisal. The programme envisages 2.55 lakh development plans and at least 2.55 lakh online audit plans annually. It creates no permanent posts, though needs-based contractual support may be engaged. These are programme objectives and approved funding provisions, rather than evidence of completed plans or expenditure.
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India approves 7,395.55-crore rural governance programme
India’s cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October for implementation from 2026–27 through 2030–31. The rural governance programme has an outlay of 7,395.55 crore rupees, split between a central contribution of 4,869.48 crore and a state contribution of 2,526.07 crore.
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